Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a multi-mode typing practice system that enhances typing skills of a user by providing a customizable training experience by allowing users to create a profile and select their preferred level of training, adapting the content and difficulty accordingly and continuously monitors typing accuracy and speed, thereby offering immediate feedback through visual cues and haptic responses to correct errors.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] In many cases, users may struggle with maintaining correct finger placement and hand coordination while typing, leading to increased errors and slower progress. Traditional training methods often do not provide real-time correction mechanisms, making it difficult for learners to identify and rectify their mistakes instantly. Moreover, users may find it challenging to practice in different lighting conditions or adapt to different types of keyboards, limiting their ability to improve their typing skills effectively.

[0003] Additionally, many typing learners rely on visual guidance from the keyboard, preventing them from developing touch-typing skills. This reliance can hinder progress and slow down the learning curve. Without adequate feedback mechanisms such as real-time error detection and response systems, users may continue making the same mistakes without correction. Therefore, there is a significant need for an intelligent typing training system that not only provides an interactive and engaging learning experience but also ensures real-time correction, adaptability to different user needs, and a structured progression path to enhance typing skills efficiently.

[0004] US10997869B2 discloses a method and a system for providing a typing practice to users are disclosed. The method includes displaying a portion of a story on a User Interface (UI) in an electronic device. The portion of the story comprises a plurality of displayed words, where each displayed word comprises one or more displayed characters. The method includes enabling a user to provide typing input, where the typing input comprises one or more input characters for each displayed word of the plurality of displayed words in a sequential manner. The method includes checking whether input character matches to corresponding displayed character of the portion of the story. The method further includes provisioning an animated graphics in the UI upon detection of match between the input character and corresponding displayed character and precluding the provisioning of the animated graphics in the UI upon detection of mismatch between input character and corresponding displayed character.

[0005] US20120293417A1 discloses systems, devices, and techniques are disclosed relating to typing input devices. For example, a ten-key input device can be provided for receiving input via ten input elements from the ten fingers on a right hand and a left hand. All of the letters of the alphabet can by typed with the ten input elements according to a translation map that maps the ten input elements or combinations of the ten input elements to the letters of the alphabet.

[0006] As discussed in the prior arts, various methods and systems have been developed to assist users in improving their typing skills. However, these conventional systems often lack real-time adaptive learning and do not provide instant feedback mechanisms to correct typing errors. Additionally, these existing typing training solutions do not offer a structured and interactive way to monitor user progress. Moreover, these existing systems also fail to provide an adaptive interface that adjusts training difficulty based on the user's skill level, which can hinder effective learning.

[0007] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a system that offers an interactive and personalized typing training experience. The developed system requires to provide real-time feedback to users, highlighting errors through multiple sensory cues while continuously monitoring their performance. Additionally, the system also needs to adapt the training content based on the user’s proficiency and provide structured guidance to improve typing speed and accuracy.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0009] An object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of adapting to the user's skill level, offering a suitable training experience by adjusting the difficulty of tasks based on the user's chosen proficiency level, thereby allowing users to gradually improve at their own pace.

[0010] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of providing users immediate feedback on their typing accuracy, enabling them to identify and correct mistakes right away, which helps users quickly improve their typing skills by reinforcing correct practices.

[0011] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of encouraging better typing habits by tracking and guiding the user’s finger and eye coordination, which helps users develop muscle memory and improves typing efficiency over time.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of allowing users to practice typing in different languages, offering flexibility for those who wish to learn or practice typing in regional languages or foreign languages, enhancing accessibility and learning opportunities.

[0013] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a system that is capable of ensuring an ergonomic and comfortable typing experience by adjusting to various lighting conditions and providing seamless transitions between different input modes, which reduces strain and enhances the user’s overall typing practice.

[0014] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0015] The present invention relates to a multi-mode typing practice system that is capable of improving a user's typing skills by offering a customizable training experience, where users create a profile and choose their preferred training level. In addition, the proposed system adjusts the content and difficulty based on this selection while continuously tracking typing accuracy and speed, providing instant feedback through visual cues and haptic responses to address errors.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a multi-mode typing practice system, comprising a user interface embedded in the system enables the user to set up a profile and choose the desired training level, a cuboidal body houses a rotatable display panel, which presents a series of text for the user to type, an input unit, functionally linked to the display panel, incorporates two keyboard types, a first keyboard type features a transparent glass surface equipped with multiple capacitive touch sensors, a second keyboard type consists of mechanical keys embedded with pressure sensors to detect key presses. The second keyboard type is attached to the cuboidal body using a sliding mechanism, which is activated based on the user’s keyboard selection through the interface. To ensure visibility in low-light conditions, the second keyboard type is equipped with one or more lights positioned beneath the mechanical keys.

[0017] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed system further comprises a central server, containing a dictionary, is wirelessly connected to the microcontroller for real-time processing, a holographic projector is mounted on the body to visually highlight incorrect letters as the user types, a haptic feedback generator, integrated with the microcontroller, produces vibrations on the keyboard keys to provide additional error indication, an imaging unit, installed on the body and linked to the microcontroller, tracks the user’s finger movements and eye coordination to assess their ability to type accurately without looking at the keyboard and provides relevant suggestions, a speaker, connected to the microcontroller, delivers audio-based guidance and feedback to the user.

[0018] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a multi-mode typing practice system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0021] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0022] As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0023] The present invention relates to a multi-mode typing practice system that is capable of enhancing a user's typing abilities by delivering a personalized training experience, allowing users to set up a profile and choose their desired level of difficulty. The proposed system provides suitable content and adjusts the complexity to match the user’s progress, while continuously monitoring typing accuracy and speed.

[0024] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a cuboidal body 101 associated with a multi-mode typing practice system is illustrated, comprising a cuboidal body 101, installed with a rotatable display panel 102, a first type of keyboard comprising a transparent glass surface 103, a second type of keyboard comprising mechanical keys 104, a holographic projector 105 installed with the body 101, an imaging unit 106, installed over the body 101, a speaker 107 is integrated with the body 101, second type of keyboard includes one or more lights 108 installed below the mechanical keys 104 and the second type of keyboard is integrated the cuboidal body 101 via a sliding arrangement 109.

[0025] The system disclosed herein comprises a cuboidal body 101 that serves as the main structure of the system and is designed to assist users in enhancing their typing skills by providing a dynamic and interactive typing experience. The body 101 is equipped with a rotatable display panel 102 that serves as the visual interface for the user like displaying a set of information to be typed by the user. A user interface is installed within the system to allow the user to make create a personal profile and select their preferred level of training, which ranges from amateur to expert.

[0026] For users at the amateur level, the system simplifies the information displayed on the panel 102 and highlights easier words, helping the user practice more comfortably. For expert users, the system presents more complex and challenging content, tracking the time taken to type and evaluating the user’s speed in addition to accuracy.

[0027] An input unit is operatively coupled with the display panel 102. To facilitate typing practice, the input unit incorporates two types of input keyboards. The first type of keyboard is a transparent glass surface 103 embedded with multiple capacitive touch sensors that detect the user's input. The touch sensor consists of an array of capacitive electrodes. These electrodes are typically made of conductive materials like copper or indium tin oxide. When the user touches the first keyboard, the first keyboard introduces a dielectric material between the electrodes, which alters the capacitance. The dielectric properties of the pill affect the capacitance change. The touch sensor is connected to a sensing circuitry.

[0028] The second type is a mechanical keyboard with pressure sensors that recognize when a key is pressed. The pressure sensor contains a piezoelectric material, which generates a voltage in response to mechanical stress. When a pressure is applied by the user on the key, it deforms the piezoelectric material. The pressure applied by the user on the key causes the material to deform, creating a strain. This strain results in the generation of an electric charge across the material, producing a voltage signal proportional to the applied pressure. The generated voltage is typically very small so the signal is amplified to make it suitable for further processing. The microcontroller continuously monitors the data from the pressure sensor. In case the pressure applied by the user is low or high in accordance with a threshold value, the microcontroller generated a notification over the user interface.

[0029] A microcontroller is responsible for switching between these two keyboard types based on the user’s selection via the user interface, which ensures that the user practices typing on the preferred keyboard type while the system adjusts the difficulty of the content displayed on the screen according to the user’s selected training level. The second type of keyboard is attached with the cuboidal body 101 via a sliding arrangement 109 that is activated based on the keyboard type selected over the user interface.

[0030] The sliding arrangement 109 consists of a motor, and a rail unit integrated with ball bearings to allow smooth linear movement. As the motor rotates the rotational motion of the motor is converted into linear motion through a pair of belts and linkages. This linear motion provides a stable track and allows the keyboard to get translate in linear motion in front of the user.

[0031] For low-light environments, the mechanical keyboard includes embedded lights 108 beneath the keys, which are activated by the microcontroller to ensure optimal visibility during typing practice. These lights 108 adjust automatically based on the surrounding lighting conditions, ensuring that the user has a comfortable and efficient typing experience in various settings. These lights 108 are typically a LED (Light emitting diode) work by utilizing a phenomenon called electroluminescence. When an electric current flows through the LED, it causes the electrons in the semiconductor material to release energy in the form of light, then the energy released corresponds to the wavelength of the light.

[0032] The system further comprises a central server that stores a dictionary and is wirelessly connected to the microcontroller. As the user types, the microcontroller monitors the typed content and evaluates the accuracy of the user’s input by comparing it with the dictionary. If the microcontroller detects errors, the microcontroller triggers a holographic projector 105 to highlight the incorrect letters or words, providing immediate visual feedback to the user.

[0033] Additionally, a haptic feedback mechanism integrated into the microcontroller to generate vibrations on the keyboard keys when errors are detected, offering a second level of feedback to the user. The vibrational feedback enhances the typing experience by engaging the user’s sense of touch and reinforcing the correction.

[0034] Meanwhile, an imaging unit 106 is installed over the body 101 that monitors the user’s finger and eye coordination while typing. The artificial intelligence based imaging unit 106 is constructed with a camera lens and a processor, wherein the camera lens is adapted to capture a series of images of the user. The processor carries out a sequence of image processing operations including pre-processing, feature extraction, and classification by utilizing machine learning and artificial intelligence protocols. The image captured by the imaging unit 106 is real-time images of the user.

[0035] The artificial intelligence based imaging unit 106 transmits the captured image signal in the form of digital bits to the microcontroller. The microcontroller upon receiving the image signals compares the received image signal with the pre-fed data stored in a database and constantly determines the user’s finger and eye coordination while typing. The imaging unit 106 is designed to evaluate whether the user is able to type without looking at the keyboard, thereby improving typing speed and accuracy. The imaging unit 106 sends data to the microcontroller, which assesses the user’s performance and provides suggestions on how to improve typing technique.

[0036] A speaker 107 is integrated with the microcontroller that provides audio suggestions to the user. These audio prompts guide the user on improving their typing techniques, offering feedback in real-time during practice sessions. The speaker 107 is capable of producing clear and natural sound and is capable of adjusting its volume based on ambient noise levels. The speaker 107 consists of audio information, which is in the form of recorded voice, synthesized voice, or other sounds, generated or stored as digital data.

[0037] This data is often in the form of an audio file. The digital audio data is sent to a digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The DAC converts the digital data into analog electrical signals. The analog signal is often weak and needs to be amplified. An amplifier boosts the strength to a level so that the speaker 107 drives it effectively. The amplified audio signal is then sent to the speaker 107. The core of the speaker 107 is an electromagnet attached to a flexible cone. These sound waves travel through the air as pressure waves and are picked by the user’s ear.

[0038] The system is also designed to support multiple languages, allowing users to select their preferred regional language for typing practice over the user-interface. Upon selection of the language, the microcontroller adjusts both the content displayed on the screen and the layout of the second keyboard type, enabling the user to practice in their chosen language.

[0039] The present invention works best in the following manner, where initially, the user creates a profile and selects a preferred level of training (amateur or expert) via the user interface. This setup helps the system customize the experience according to the user's skill level, adjusting the difficulty and the content displayed on the screen. The system offers two types of keyboards: a transparent glass surface 103 with capacitive touch sensors and a mechanical keyboard with pressure sensors, allowing users to choose their preferred typing mode. As the user begins typing, the microcontroller monitors the input and evaluates the accuracy by comparing it to a stored dictionary. If errors are detected, the microcontroller triggers visual feedback using a holographic projector 105 to highlight incorrect letters or words. In addition, the system provides tactile feedback via a haptic feedback mechanism, vibrating the keys to alert the user of mistakes. An imaging unit 106 continuously monitors the user's finger and eye coordination, ensuring that the user is improving their typing without looking at the keyboard. The system also offers further customization, such as language selection for regional practice and automatic adjustment of keyboard lighting for low-ambient conditions. As the user types, the system adjusts the difficulty based on their training level, providing a tailored learning experience. For expert users, the system tracks typing speed and accuracy, helping users gauge their progress over time. All these features work together seamlessly to create an engaging and effective typing practice environment.

Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A multi-mode typing practice system, comprising:

i) a user interface, installed in said system to allow a user to create a profile and select a preferred level of training required;
ii) a cuboidal body 101, installed with a rotatable display panel 102, wherein said display panel 102 displays a set of information to be typed by said user;
iii) an input unit, operatively coupled with said display panel 102, said input unit, comprises
• a first type of keyboard comprising a transparent glass surface 103 along with multiple capacitive touch sensors;
• a second type of keyboard comprising mechanical keys 104, fabricated with pressure sensors to recognize when the keys are pressed;
• wherein said microcontroller actuates one of said keyboard type based on the selection over said interface, to allow a user to type on one of the keyboard as per the information displayed over said panel 102, wherein said microcontroller alters the level of information displayed over said display panel 102 based on the preferred level of training;
iv) a central server stored with a dictionary and wirelessly connected with said microcontroller, wherein based on the information typed by said user, said microcontroller evaluates errors in said information and accordingly triggers a signal to a holographic projector 105 for providing a first level of highlight regarding the incorrect letters being typed over said keyboard;
v) a haptic feedback generator is integrated with said microcontroller that generates vibrational effect over the keys of the keyboard for providing a second level of highlighting regarding the incorrect letters; and
vi) an imaging unit 106, installed over said body 101 and operatively coupled with said microcontroller, to monitor the finger and eye coordination of the user, to evaluate if the user is able to type correct information without looking at said input unit, and provide suggestions accordingly.
2) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein in the second type of keyboard, said microcontroller generates a notification in case the pressure applied by user is low or high in accordance with a threshold value.

3) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second type of keyboard is integrated the cuboidal body 101 via a sliding arrangement 109 that is activated based on the keyboard type selected over said user interface.

4) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said level of training involve but not limited to amateur and expert.

5) The system as claimed in claim 5, wherein in case of amateur level, said microcontroller regulates the display panel 102 to highlight easy and same information over said panel 102, aiding the user to easily type the information.

6) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein in case of expert level, said microcontroller regulates the display panel 102 to highlight difficult information and simultaneously activates the recorder to record the time taken by the user to type the information.

7) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein a speaker 107 is integrated with said microcontroller to provide audio suggestions.

8) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said user interface provides an option of language selection, selected by the user to practice in regional language.

9) The system as claimed in claim 8, wherein on selection of said language, said microcontroller changes the language of the information displayed over the display panel 102 along with the letters projected over the second type of keyboard.

10) The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second type of keyboard includes one or more lights 108 installed below the mechanical keys 104 to highlight the keys during low ambient lighting condition, actuated by the microcontroller.